Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in the Algarve with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Algarve in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Algarve with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 17°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Algarve will be around 17°C, with nights close to 11°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 17% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Algarve. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Algarve in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
27 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit the Algarve?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then January isn’t the best time to be in the Algarve. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for the Algarve in January
With 21°C, the Algarve hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 18°C.
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The climate of the Algarve is based on weather data from Faro. Other locations might have different weather.
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Daily Temperature in January in the Algarve
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in the Algarve, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in January in the Algarve
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Daily Precipitation in January in the Algarve
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for the Algarve, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 5 days of rain in the Algarve.
Daily UV Index in January in the Algarve
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in the Algarve, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in the Algarve Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in the Algarve, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in the Algarve Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in the Algarve, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for the Algarve
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Weather experiences in January in the Algarve
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Despite January, the weather in Algarve was pleasant. Lots of sunshine and temperatures around 18 degrees, ideal for long walks. However, cold nights and some rain drops the score.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in the Algarve by Month
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